Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Nelson's Hairstreak
Callophrys nelsoni

Observation date: June 25, 2025
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on composite extremely colorful Juniper
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 08, 2025
Coordinator notes: In Oregon, nelsoni is generally treated as a subspecies of Callophrys gryneus but in southern California nelsoni seems to be a separate species. No matter what I c.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Grant County